Sohan

Unfortunately, metal detectors can't detect idiocy. Respectfully, Sohan

And you wore a size 8 century gi? Respectfully, Sohan

My father's family is originated from Ohio and they are big Buckeye fans. Good to have you. Respectfully, Sohan

You're welcome. Respectfully, Sohan

God. Respectfully, Sohan

So is the wedding still on May 13? Respectfully, Sohan

Nope. I don't want to be that personal on the web. Respectfully, Sohan

You came to the right board, then. Respectfully, Sohan

Yikes. You sure do eat differently from us Yanks. Though you and I share a love for tea. Green would be my choice. It's your diet that is your main issue. You need a heftier breakfast and lunch. Eat a midmorning snack. Less food in the evening. More protein at every meal (buy yourself a protein powder supplement and take 2-3 servings per day). No raw egg yolk--you can salmonella from it. Get a trainer or a good book to learn a proper weight training plan that focuses on basic multiple joint movements. If you can't afford that, do this (each set has increasing weight): Mon/Thur: Bench Press: 4 sets of 10 (warmup), 8, 6, 8 reps Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 8 reps Dumbbell Row: 3 sets of 8 reps Barbell or Dumbbell Biceps Curl: 3 sets of 8-10 reps Tues/Fri Squats: 4 sets of 12 (warmup), 10, 8, 10 reps Lunges with Dumbbells: 3 sets of 10 reps per leg Calf Raises with Dumbbell: 3 sets of 15-20 reps per leg And save the pushups for a warmup, nobody gains bulk from pushups. Hope this helps. Cheers:: Sohan

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For what purposes would you desire to learn an acrobatic martial art? Respectfully, Sohan

I would take Aikido instead if you are looking for fighting practicality. It takes a LONG time to be able to use Tai Chi as a fighting art, and most instructors I have met just don't really understand Tai Chi well enough for it to be any more than a gentle relaxing art. If you don't have a good instructor, Tai Chi ends up being just like very slow karate. A good Tai Chi instructor who is highly recommended in the MA community will be worth every penny you invest. Respectfully, Sohan

Anything can happen in MMA, especially against a skilled BJJ guy. People tend to forget the amazing fights Royce has had against seemingly indestructible opponents. Also, he can rest quite a bit on the ground, which evens out some of his conditioning disadvantage. That said, he is 39, and top fighters like Hughes have made dramatic leaps in technique and conditioning. Unless he makes a mistake (entirely possible) I see Hughes winning by decision. Hope I'm wrong, though. Should be a fun bout to watch. Respectfully, Sohan

Your profile says you like going out and partying. If you're a tough gainer, try getting 8-9 hours sleep every night, take protein supplements, eat more total calories, and train with reps in the 6-10 range. Go for training volume but don't overtrain. Don't train a major muscle group on weights more than 2x per week. Rest, rest, rest, between workouts. Anyone can gain weight. Trust me, in 10 years you'll see how easy it is without trying. Respectfully, Sohan

LOL!!! How do I get into that line of work? I've found that that the ability to count to ten is a good start.... Respectfully, Sohan

Gee, we don't get to learn that in my class. Somewhere an old Korean master is spinning in his grave.... Respectfully, Sohan

I'm sorry to hear that. My prayers are with his family tonight. Respectfully, Sohan

Oops, forgot to add: I listen to music to pump me up for lifting or high intensity cardio. For martial arts, nothing. I embrace the silence. Respectfully, Sohan

If its anything like our taikyoku nidan, it uses a middle block (instead of lower block) and then anupper block and middle reverse punch on the side series. Going down the middle there is a reverse punch before beginning the stepping so that you can perform the 270 degree turn into the middle block more easily. At least that's the way we do it. Good luck in your testing. Respectfully, Sohan

Depends on if you need surgery. Hopefully not, because sometimes you end up worse than before. Hang in there, hope everything turns out OK. Respectfully, Sohan

Why do you have pain? That would be the first question. Find the cause for the pain and then go from there to find a training mode. Cycling on a stationary cycle can help if you adjust the seat correctly. Another option is the pool. Get a pair of flippers and practice kicking (sans kickboard) to strengthen your legs. Respectfully, Sohan

Knives. I like weapons that are practical, easy to use, and effective. Though my sais always get attention when I pull them out of their case. Respectfully, Sohan

There is no substitute for training with a live teacher, no doubt. But there are always some who can thrive on their own. We have a member of our dojo who lives way out in Louisiana in a bayou area that is very difficult to get to. He discovered our sensei on the internet and phoned him and explained he had no dojo nearby, and would he be able to work out an arrangement with sensei to learn karate? So my sensei sent him his book, some video of basic techniques, and asked him to videotape himself and send it to us in Atlanta. This exchange went on for a few years and the gentleman did receive a brown belt this way. He paid for sensei to come visit him a few times to check his form in person. Respectfully, Sohan

That's a great idea! It'll be good for balance development and I'm sure fun for the kids. I'm going to use that on Tuesday! Respectfully, Sohan

I don't see one on their website, but maybe I missed it: http://www.renzogracie.com/html/association/default.aspx Respectfully, Sohan